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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1897
Page
5
In Deercott, Edward and Kline harbor Mormons who quietly share beliefs without public meetings. A note left on Kline’s door warns he shelters robbers and should eject them. Kline vows to protect the group, who say they will not be driven away by the anonymous message.
John Dunn of Noblesville was found unconscious in a fence corner after two days in nearly continuous rainfall. He had gone to check neighboring hogs, did not return, and showed a head bruise suggesting possible assault though he recovered enough to speak.
Ricumont, Nov 18 Miss Marie Antoinette Harthorn known as Antoinette Rochte has become engaged to Jack Milton, leading man with the Thomas W. Keene company, after returning home ill.
In Anderson Judge Crickenberger declines to bind George E. Springer over on a betrayal charge filed by Jennie Philips, a young woman employed at his home. Prosecution plans to file in circuit court despite the lower court's ruling. Springer, a widower from Noblesville, is described as wealthy.
Anderson reports the death of Willard Fleming son of Hon. W. Fleming. He had been in poor health for months and died after a ten day bout of hiccoughing that could not be stopped by physicians. In Richmond, Sheriff Larsh arrested Lafayette Smith a Negro wanted for burglary and robbery in Athens Alabama with requisition papers sent. A city hall meeting was announced for tonight.
Miss Maudie Wadsworth visits relatives at New Bellsville. Jacob Brown of Ogleville returns for a few days. James Hatton builds a new residence on his father's farm. Miss Carrie Manuel of Christiansburg attends the singing. John Bridgewater and John Ault cut wood for David Meeks. Henry Moore visits his son-in-law Lon Mobley. Will Anthony, schoolteacher in Jackson township, is home. Uncle Andy and Aunt Polly Carmichael visit Benjamin Gregg's family. Spokes hauled from this place to Brownstown. Prices are six, ten and seventeen dollars per thousand.
C T Davis appointed postmaster at Newbern after Huffer and McClintic sold their merchandise stock to him. Greensburg visitor C E Erdman conducted business here Saturday. Local residents report a possum hunt yielding thirteen adolescent possums.
Notes on muddy roads and rail lines as Morton Harmilton builds a barn. Mrs. Cora Miller of Indianapolis visits Becks Grove relatives. Tipton trustees receive a new school house from contractor John Eddy near Sellaville. Joshua Tipton’s home narrowly escapes fire with quick neighbor intervention. losses estimated around three. Measles illness and hospital returns affect local residents including George Lockman and John Setser.
At a Clay City council meeting on November 17 a petition protesting granting a water works franchise to the Chicago company or any other firm was signed by citizens. The council voted to indefinitely postpone the matter.
The text praises a colored shirt as regal and superior with grand phrases about its splendor and bold color. It promises an irresistibly pleasing effect and urges readers to view illustrations of the finest goods in the line.
A fragment hints at coal as a source of heat and life enhancing warmth. The line suggests burning coal to create a hot fire that sustains life and provides value. No specific people or places are mentioned.
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